Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours is a hands-on guide to the C++ programming language. Readers are provided with short, practical examples that illustrate key concepts, syntax, and techniques.
Using a straightforward approach, this fast and friendly tutorial teaches you everything you need to know, from installing and using a compiler, to debugging the programs you've created, to what's new in C++14.
Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common C++ programming tasks
Quizzes and exercises at the end of each chapter help you test yourself to make sure you're ready to go on
Learn how to...
[*] Install and use a C++ compiler for Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux
[*] Build object-oriented programs in C++
[*] Master core C++ concepts such as functions and classes
[*] Add rich functionality with templates and lambda expressions
[*] Debug your programs for flawless code
[*] Learn exception and error-handling techniques
[*] Put to use the new features in C++14, the latest version of the language
[*] Create and use templates
[*] Control program flow with loops
[*] Store information in arrays and strings
[*] Declare and use pointers
[*] Use operator overloading
[*] Extend classes with inheritance
[*] Use polymorphism and derived classes
[*] Employ object-oriented analysis and design
